Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant
Washington DC

MUST:
Experienced Medical Assistant
BLS
High School Diploma or GED
MA Diploma
Strong clinical skills
Ekgs
Vitals
Blood Draws
Rooming patients
EMR

DUTIES:
Greets patients and prepares them for physical examination. Screens patients for appropriate information. Instructs patients in the collection of samples and tests.
Takes vital signs and assists patients in patient flow through the clinic.
Prepares exam rooms and instruments for examination and testing. Stocks supplies. Sterilizes instruments.
Uses electronic systems to access and enter information as directed such as EMR, practice management IT systems and supply ordering protocols.
Enters clinical information into the appropriate patient chart including, but not limited to, vitals, consents, pain assessments, learning needs and barriers, medications, allergies, history, as required and/or directed.
Assists physicians, physician extenders and nurses with procedures and treatments as directed. Draws blood. Prepared and ready to assist physicians and nurses with procedures as directed.
Labels and maintains proper storage for specimens and tests. Delivers test and obtains results. Laboratory specimens are properly prepared, labeled and stored.
Accompanies patient to other areas as directed and assists in meeting patients needs for comfort and hygiene.
Performs quality control functions for assigned area, as directed. Reviews medical records for accuracy and completeness, ensuring entries are signed and legible.
Performs follow-up calls to patients regarding post-visit/post-procedure status. Records and documents all appropriate information in the appropriate IT systems and communicates to physician and/or nurse. Assists in scheduling of tests, appointments as directed.
Schedules patients for diagnostic tests, keeps record of the same, and instructs patients on any preparation necessary for their procedures both verbally and by giving appropriate patient information sheets.*Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.